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Bothrops alternatus
Bothrops alternatus is a venomous pitviper species found in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina.[1] Within its range, it is an important cause of snakebite. No subspecies are currently recognized.[5] Additional recommended knowledge
DescriptionLarge and stout, this species reportedly exceeds 2 m in length, although the verified maximum is 169.0 cm. The average length is 80-120 cm with females being significantly longer and heavier than males.[2] Common namesUrutu,[2] wutu,[3] crossed pit viper.[4] In Argentina, it is referred to as kiririóg-aká-kurussú, mboí cuatía, víbora de la cruz, yarará (Guaraní dialect) and yarará grande. In Brazil it is called boicoatiara, boicotiara (Tupi dialect), coatiara, cotiara (southern Brazil), cruzeira, cruzeiro, jararaca de agosto (Rio grande do Sul, Lagoa dos Patos region), jararaca rabo-de-porco (Rio Grande do Sul), and urutú. In Paraguay it is called mbói-cuatiá, mbói-kwatiara (Gí dialect), and yarará acácusú (Guaraní dialect). In Uruguay it is referred to as crucera, víbora de la cruz and yarará.[2] Geographic rangeFound in southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and northern Argentina (in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Catamarca, Córdoba, Corrientes, Chaco, Entre Ríos, Formosa, La Pampa, Misiones, San Luis, Santa Fe, Santiago del Estero and Tucumán. The type locality is listed as "Amérique méridionale" and "Paraguay."[1] BehaviorTerrestrial.[2] VenomAn important cause of snakebite within its range, bites are rarely fatal but frequently cause severe local tissue damage.[2] See also
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